Qatar Petroleum Recognized at the 5th MENA HR Excellence Awards

Doha, June 08 (QNA) - A top official of Qatar Petroleum (QP) was recognized as an "HR Champion of Change" and the company also received an award for "Distinction in Learning and Development" at the 5th MENA HR Excellence Awards, which was held in Dubai as part of the 8th Annual Human Assets Expansion Summit MENA 2013. QP Director of Administration Ahmad Ali Al-Mawlawi won the "HR Champion of Change Award," following a competition with a group of HR leaders in the region. The award recognizes a non-HR executive for continuous development of the HR function, and Al-Mawlawi was cited for his active role in setting creative and effective strategies for human resources management, a QP press release issued on Saturday said. "My transition from an engineering and project management work environment to administrative affairs was a big challenge. My aim was to combine both fields to set the best strategy that can develop performance and promote work efficiency," said Al-Mawlawi in his acceptance speech. "In proceeding with the administration change process, I had to face two factors: the first was establishing communication with the work team and clarifying the reasons and means for change. The second factor was leadership by example, which involves giving assurance of my faith in the change," he added. Held alongside the 8th Annual Human Assets Expansion Summit MENA 2013, which discussed the latest strategies and best HR practices, the MENA HR Excellence Awards recognizes five outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations in the field of HR management in the MENA region. QP was also awarded the third position in the "Distinction in Learning and Development" category. The award was received, on behalf of QP, by Mrs. Fatima Mohammed Al-Ali, assistant manager for vocational training at QP's Corporate Training Department. The award acknowledges the pioneering role of QP in providing training that is in line with the QP was awarded the third position in the "Distinction in Learning and Development" category. The award was received, on behalf of QP, by Mrs. Fatima Mohammed Al-Ali, Assistant Manager for Vocational Training at QPs Corporate Training Department. The award acknowledges the pioneering role of QP in providing training that is in line with the needs of the energy and industry sector and recognizes its full commitment in continuously developing its staff, thus preparing them for eventually playing prominent roles in this important sector. The award also highlights QP's commitment to excellence in the field of education and professional development for its graduates and employees. (QNA)